Students analyze modernist poetry in depth and detail. The several historical, social, and cultural forces that prompted the modernist movement and its effects are examined in this instructional activity.

Students study the conditions under which immigrants lived. They determine what it means to make it in America. They observe the connection between immigration and unionization and how immigration changed the City of New York. They...

Students read and discuss origin of cereal, use pieces of cereal made from grains grown in Oklahoma to play counting game, name their favorite breakfast cereal, guess which grains are used to make their favorite cereals, and read...

Students interact with the whole progressive movement and its impact on the U.S. They list the goals of the movement. In addition, they organize primary resources and interpret political cartoons. Each student shares one of their...

Students use Web technology to access immigration history and develop an understanding of the concept of immigration. Then they develop oral history writing skills, including note-taking and conducting an interview and read for detail....

In these chapter test worksheets students will multiple choice questions on atoms. Students will complete 77 questions on atoms to complete the chapter test.

Young scholars experiment with mirrors. In this Mirrors and How They reflect lesson, students read how mirrors reflect light. Then young scholars perform over ten experiments and record their conclusions about mirrors and reflection....

Students investigate what is inside three different boxes using indirect observations and relate it to the discovery of the structure of the atom. In this atomic structure lesson plan, students explore the history of atomic structure by...

Young scholars examine urban growth in America. In this urbanization lesson, students watch segments of the Discovery video "Urban Growth in America." Young scholars conduct further research pertaining to the industrial revolution, New...

Students explore fiction that moves individuals to social action. In this literature lesson plan, students read The Jungle by Upton Sinclair and analyze its literary worth as well as its investigative journalism. Students investigate...

In this reading and glossary usage worksheet, learners read a passage about electric cars, determine meanings of vocabulary using a glossary, and identify the true comprehensive statements. Students answer 8 questions.

Students examine the inventions of African Americans and how their inventions contributed to the common good. For this African American inventions lesson, students research the inventions of African Americans and reflect on how that...

Students create an alternate ending with digital animations to illustrate their text.  In this novel creation activity, students read a novel and analyze the plot in small groups.  Students collaborate on an alternate...

Middle schoolers become familiar with procedures for helping Indians assimilate in the 1800's. In this history lesson plan  young scholars explore how football helped Indians to assimilate in a positive way. Middle schoolers...

In this space worksheet, students use an internet program to explore space and then answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 28 short answer questions.

Second graders read The Piano and become familiar with racial discrimination.  In this racial discrimination book lesson, 2nd graders answer comprehension question to focus on the importance of the book.  Students discuss the...

In this current events instructional activity, students analyze political cartoons that feature icons like the hot dog and the teddy bear. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.

Students explore fisheries in the open ocean. In this ocean environment lesson, students study the impact fisheries have on the ocean habitat. Students complete a WebQuest and summary project regarding fisheries.

Students explore tobacco smoking and the impact it has on society.  For this health lesson students complete several experiments on smoking and lung cancer.

Let's make coal flowers! With this fun activity, young learners watch and learn as they grow crystals! With simple household materials and the instructions included in this lesson plan, your class can grow their own crystals. Learners...

Students read Karen Hesse's book "Letters from Rifka" and explore how it presents the experiences of a Russian immigrant to America. They research and write reports on the experiences of various immigrants from different cultures, keep...

Learners study the history of Pennsylvania and the city beautification movement that originated in that state. For this community service lesson, young scholars study the city beautification movement started by Mira Lloyd Dock. Learners...

Students use primary documents and film to explore the role of Coney Island recreation for New Yorker's at the beginning of the 20th century. They compare the lives of the people in their research to their own.